The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast #221 Interstitial Lung Disease with Erin Narewski DO - Breathtaking knowledge and other words of inspiration
Jun 22, 2020
Dr. Erin Narewski, a pulmonologist specializing in interstitial lung disease, breaks down the classification, patient history, workup, and management of ILD in this engaging podcast. From favorite movies to book recommendations and career stories, the discussion covers the complexities of diagnosing ILD, treatment options like anti-fibrotics and palliative care, and real-life cases illustrating the challenges and nuances of managing ILD patients. Breathe easy with Dr. Narewski's expert insights!
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Erin's Career-Defining Failure
- Erin Narewski shared a major career failure by canceling a private practice contract days before moving.
- This led her to academic medicine, which she eventually found fulfilling and rewarding.
Targeted ILD History Tips
- When taking ILD history, always ask about connective tissue disease symptoms, sarcoidosis, and hypersensitivity pneumonitis exposures.
- Specifically inquire about bird exposure and down pillow use to catch common antigen sources.
High-Res CT for ILD Diagnosis
- Order a high-resolution CT chest without contrast for suspected interstitial lung disease.
- It provides narrow slices for detailed lung imaging, better than regular CT.